With the cost of getting a young driver on the road climbing to nearly £7000 this year, choosing the right car and car insurance can have a significant impact on how much new drivers must pay to stay mobile.
The good news is that one comparison site has found average car insurance premiums for drivers under 25 are falling.
In the first eight months of 2019, the average comprehensive … [Read more...]

A new report sheds light on the practices price comparison websites are implementing to persuade vulnerable young drivers to part with their hard-earned cash - when they already pay 149% more than national average on their insurance.
Earlier this month the Financial Conduct Authority released an assessment of the insurance industry, which lifted the lid on loyalty penalties, revealing insurers … [Read more...]

Three car brands continue to dominate the ranking of most popular cars in the UK.
Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen account for the top six most popular cars, representing almost a quarter of all enquiries on comparethemarket.com. The Ford Fiesta leads the way with 6.1% of enquiries followed by the Vauxhall Corsa and the Ford Focus with 5.4% and 3.8% respectively.
“The data also shows the stark … [Read more...]

Younger generations of drivers are unable to carry out basic car-related tasks such as reading a physical map and checking tyre pressure.
According to the survey of 2,000 Brits conducted by used car supermarket CarShop, over half of millennial drivers (58%) admit to not knowing how to read a paper map compared to just 31% of non-millennials.
The research revealed that when undertaking unknown … [Read more...]

New drivers in Wales are forking out just over £3,900 for their first car.
In the North West and London they splash out more than £5,000 on their first wheels.
The average amount of money spent on buying a new driver’s first car is now £4,276, an increase of 42% on the 2017 figure of £3,005.
According to GoCompare Car Insurance new drivers in the North West spend the most on their first … [Read more...]

1 in 10 parents of young drivers are risking a trip to court and a criminal record for ‘fronting’ their child’s car insurance policy, new research has found.
GoCompare Car Insurance commissioned the research amongst 1000 parents of children aged 17-25 who have passed their driving test. 10% of the parents admitted that they had insured their child’s car in their name in order to save money. A … [Read more...]

GoCompare Car Insurance has revealed that 34% of drivers use their mobile phone illegally while in their car, with the figure rising to a shocking 58% of 18-24 year old drivers.
The research reveals that more drivers are tempted to use their phone while waiting in traffic, with the number of drivers using their phone behind the wheel reducing to 25% while actually moving. However, the … [Read more...]

Brits are badly prepared for a wintery blast, says Select Car Leasing.
It asked 1,200 drivers how they planned to cope with predicted bad weather this month and found half did not know how to pull off, 40% don't carry winter essentials, just 7% use winter tyres and 700,000 new drivers will face snow for the first time.
A 2.0 petrol-electric hybrid Mondeo Estate has been added to the Ford … [Read more...]

The post-Christmas pinch is made worse for motorists in South Wales, as new data reveals the cost of car insurance in the region has increased over the past three months.
The cost of car insurance in South Wales increased by +1% – equivalent to +£10 in three months, with motorists in the region now paying £704, on average. That’s according to the most comprehensive car insurance price index in … [Read more...]

Nissan is working with the European Space Agency and created a go-anywhere ground based observatory.
It uses a Navara and bespoke trailer to reach the best places off road to look view the night sky with a 16-inch mirror telescope.
University of Wales Trinity St Davids is holding an engineering open session 4-7pm on wednesday 26 September in its centre at SA1 Swansea.
It is offering a … [Read more...]